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Maker's Mark Original
- Age
- No age statement
- ABV
- 45%
Tasting
How it drinks
- Sight
- Rich amber with warm copper highlights; medium body, moderate legs
- Nose
- Sweet apples and pears lead, joined by sweet cherries and light orange citrus. Caramel and light brown sugar provide a warm, inviting base. The wheated mash bill gives a softer, rounder aromatic profile than rye bourbons
- Palate
- Pears, light caramel, and brown sugar with a touch of cherries. The soft red winter wheat creates a smoother, less spicy palate than rye-based bourbons. Medium body with a gentle sweetness and approachable character. Aged approximately 6 years
- Finish
- Increasingly dry finish with black pepper, tannins, and barrel char. The sweetness recedes into warm oak and a pleasant dryness. Medium length
Tasting notes are AI-assisted and still being refined.
Maturation
The wood it came through
- New charred American white oak barrels
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